2nd Annual

Advanced Reactor & SMR Summit 2026

October 21 - 22, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois, USA

October 21 - 22, 2026
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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THE DEPLOYMENT SUMMIT FOR SMALL MODULAR & ADVANCED REACTORS

Welcome to the Advanced Reactor & SMR Summit 2026, where industry leaders come together to turn advanced nuclear plans into licensable, buildable, and financeable projects that meet rising power demand.

The sector faces FOAK costs and schedule risks, shifting licensing requirements, HALEU and supply chain constraints, and growing demands from data centers and industry. The summit will examine standardized designs, modular fabrication, digital engineering, innovative offtake models, and early regulatory and community engagement to reduce risks in project location and delivery.

Join us to gain actionable insights, benchmark real projects, and build partnerships that accelerate safe, scalable SMR and advanced reactor deployment.

Key topics for 2026

Future market outlook and business cases for SMR deployment across end uses

Analyze demand drivers and business cases for power, heat, hydrogen, and data center supply, including offtake structures and project risk allocation.

Evaluating fuel and materials readiness for advanced reactors and SMRs

Assess HALEU and TRISO supply pathways, enrichment and fabrication capacity, and materials qualification timelines shaping first builds and fleet deployment.

Case studies on FOAK-to-fleet delivery across EPC, supply chains, and O&M

Learn FOAK-to-fleet playbooks for EPC delivery, modular manufacturing, QA/QC, commissioning, and O&M to reduce costs and schedule risks.

Latest innovations in reactor design and digital I&C for deployable projects

Explore Gen IV and microreactor concepts, modular design options, and digital I&C approaches that improve operability, reliability, and project buildability.

Siting and integration strategies for the grid, industry, and data centers

Plan siting, EPZ, and environmental requirements, plus interconnection and load integration for power grids, industrial campuses, and data centers.

Regulatory pathways and standards shaping licensing, safety, and safeguards

Navigate NRC licensing and permitting pathways, codes and standards, and safety, safeguards, and security expectations for advanced reactor deployment.

100+

INDUSTRY TOPICS

8+

NETWORKING EVENTS

50+

LEADING EXPERTS

20+

Q&A SESSIONS

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Morgan Fleming

Think tank generating ideas, connecting innovators passionate about building a better grid for all.

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The best event for tech connecting the grid seamlessly. So much to learn and innovate here.

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Outstanding content and insightful speakers!

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